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Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
WASHINGTON - Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle t...
Jan 21, 2021
Promise Tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sept. 1: Estab...
Sep 01, 2021
Antti Niemi makes 31 saves, Habs beat Rangers to snap six-game losing streak
MONTREAL - In spite of Montreal’s tumultuous season, which will likely end without the promise of playoff hockey, Brendan Gallagher says it’s still “nice to win.” The Canadiens...
Feb 23, 2018
Projection: Austria's president to win 2nd term, no runoff
VIENNA (AP) - A projection indicates that Austria's liberal president is on course to win a second six-year term without the need for a runoff vote. The projection for ORF public television shortly af...
Oct 09, 2022
Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president
LIMA, Peru (AP) - A Peruvian judge on Thursday ordered ousted President Pedro Castillo to remain in custody for 18 months, approving a request from authorities for time to build their rebellion case a...
Dec 16, 2022
Alberta union says deal includes right to domestic violence leave
EDMONTON - A union in Alberta has negotiated domestic violence leave for members who work at a long-term care facility. The United Steelworkers says the agreement means Rivercrest Care Centre workers ...
Jan 22, 2017
Study: Lower-income kids give more time to TV, digital media
LOS ANGELES - Children in lower-income families spend more time watching TV and using electronic devices than kids in more affluent homes, according to a survey released Thursday. The report by the no...
Oct 19, 2017
Free salt! Icy sidewalks inspire rush on supplies at fire halls in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Free salt has become a hot commodity in Vancouver as some residents clamour for more than their fair share of a limited supply intended to keep sidewalks safe during an unusually cold wint...
Jan 04, 2017
Bike for Breakfast tour arrives early raising $270,000
After battling wind, rain and aching muscles, the cyclists of Bike for Breakfast can relax knowing they've made a significant impact on their local school divisions.Cycling to raise funding for school...
Jun 08, 2021
Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Pendrith, Matsuyama right behind
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bothe...
Aug 16, 2024